For years I have said “You’re either the bird, or the windshield”. You want to be the bird. At least in my mind you want to be the bird. My take is that the bird leaves a mess on the windshield and flies away. I suppose one could look at that statement and think “No,Continue reading “Painted Pillow Tutorial”
Category Archives: sewing
Cloche Hat
My Intown guild always has a group quilt in process. Basically, you get quilt blocks made to your size, color, pattern, etc. specifications and assemble. I’ve talked about it before, I think. One member keeps the master list of when members “join” – it’s not an official sort of thing – and we go inContinue reading “Cloche Hat”
Mid Century Modern Quilt
Since I’m knocking things off my list, here’s another. Husband doesn’t get excited about quilts the same way I do, but when I showed him this one, and told him I wanted to make it for our bedroom he was all for it. A trip to my favorite quilt shop to pick up a collectionContinue reading “Mid Century Modern Quilt”
Something Old
My sister-in-law is getting married in July. The last time K was home, she dug through her Mom’s closet and came across  her Mom’s wedding dress. Vintage is beautiful, and incorporating vintage into your wedding is super cool. I can’t say what I’m doing, exactly (check back in late July/early August) and I can’t showContinue reading “Something Old”
Two For Tee Pee
I love any reason to sew – especially when children and fundraisers are involved. The boys’ school has an auction every spring and each class makes a class project. They are always so adorable! Last year I made this and it’s still a favorite. Sadly, my friend Barb is the happy owner. Guess I shouldContinue reading “Two For Tee Pee”
Warm Hands
I was standing outside in the carpool line one of the few very cold mornings this year and my hands were really cold! I immediately came home and made these little rice filled hand warmers. So cute and awesome and I couldn’t wait to use them! The next morning I put the hand warmers intoContinue reading “Warm Hands”
I’ve Got it Covered
My best friend’s daughter goes to a private school here in town. In the first grade the children are presented with a prayer book. Now, my Marnie is pretty fabulous and can do a lot of things. Sewing is not one of them. She called me and asked if I’d make the cover. She sentContinue reading “I’ve Got it Covered”
Dressing Up
I needed to take a break from the seven commission quilts I’m making (more on that later) and decided to make a skirt. The pattern is from my from my friend Mary’s book, Little Girls, Big Style. This book is a must have for anyone that wants to make a boutique wardrobe for little girls.Continue reading “Dressing Up”
Makin’ Headway
Little Mister is with my parents for the week. He calls it Camp Mimi and Papa. I call it a much needed reprieve, though truth be told I miss him terribly and am ready for him to come home. I have one more day to be productive. I made certain the house was mostly cleanContinue reading “Makin’ Headway”
Needle Know How
I wrote and posted a blog for my favorite quilt shop and thought I’d share it with you. There are quite a few hand sewing needles and sooner or later you’ll need one, but do you know the difference? After some research I realized that I do occasionally (gasp!) use the wrong needle for projects.Continue reading “Needle Know How”